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The Watkins Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in North Carolina and Texas. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
$580.1K
68%
ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
$105K
12%
EMBASSY CULTURAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
$50K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$4.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$25.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Watkins Family Foundation?
No. Watkins Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Watkins Family Foundation give?
Watkins Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Watkins Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Watkins Family Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Watkins Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Watkins Family Foundation awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $140 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Watkins Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Watkins Family Foundation awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include DAVIDSON COLLEGE, ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, and EMBASSY CULTURAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Watkins Family Foundation?
Watkins Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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